The Funeral

The Funeral

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1984-11-17
Duration:125 min
Country:Japan
Director:Jūzō Itami
Actors:Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kin Sugai, Hideji Ōtaki, Isao Bitō
Production:Itami Productions, New Century Producers

Overview:

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

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